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Brands Hatch: F1’s beloved countryside amphitheatre
On this day in 1964, the roar of F1 engines echoed through the Kent countryside for the first time, as Brands Hatch made its debut on the world stage
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MPH: Hülkenberg mutiny earned podium, but it began with 1 lap in 2020
Nico Hülkenberg’s long-awaited first podium at Silverstone came after a virtuoso drive, but it only came about thanks to one unforgettable qualifying lap in 2020, as Mark Hughes recalls
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Radio messages reveal how Hülkenberg overruled team on way to sensational British GP podium
Nico Hülkenberg’s first F1 podium followed a faultless British GP drive where he went against his team with strategy calls that proved crucial in wet weather at Silverstone. Here are the radio messages that show how he pulled it off
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F1’s brutal axe: the team bosses who were ruthlessly sacked
From shock Zoom calls to ruthless midnight firings, F1’s history is littered with team principals and executives who are in command one moment and unceremoniously sacked the next
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‘Thank you Nicholas Latifi’ – Christian Horner’s greatest quotes
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner was never lost for words – here are some of his best soundbites from 20 years in F1
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Will Verstappen leave next? Horner exit doesn’t settle Red Bull fear
Red Bull may have sacked Christian Horner partly to try and keep Max Verstappen but, writes Chris Medland, it will take much more to turn the F1 team around
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Not just a title race: Norris & Piastri’s fight to make McLaren ‘their’ F1 team
The battle between McLaren’s two F1 drivers is on a knife edge and the stakes are sky-high: whoever wins is set to claim the 2025 championship, but could also shape the team’s future
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Christian Horner ‘proud of achievements’ after Red Bull sacking, one year on from scandal
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
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Max Verstappen reacts to Christian Horner’s Red Bull F1 exit
Max Verstappen has now had his say after Red Bull confirmed his former F1 boss had left the team
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Brands Hatch: F1’s beloved countryside amphitheatre
On this day in 1964, the roar of F1 engines echoed through the Kent countryside for the first time, as Brands Hatch made its debut on the world stage
F1
MPH: Hülkenberg mutiny earned podium, but it began with 1 lap in 2020
Nico Hülkenberg’s long-awaited first podium at Silverstone came after a virtuoso drive, but it only came about thanks to one unforgettable qualifying lap in 2020, as Mark Hughes recalls
F1
Radio messages reveal how Hülkenberg overruled team on way to sensational British GP podium
Nico Hülkenberg’s first F1 podium followed a faultless British GP drive where he went against his team with strategy calls that proved crucial in wet weather at Silverstone. Here are the radio messages that show how he pulled it off
F1
F1’s brutal axe: the team bosses who were ruthlessly sacked
From shock Zoom calls to ruthless midnight firings, F1’s history is littered with team principals and executives who are in command one moment and unceremoniously sacked the next
F1
‘Thank you Nicholas Latifi’ – Christian Horner’s greatest quotes
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner was never lost for words – here are some of his best soundbites from 20 years in F1
F1
Will Verstappen leave next? Horner exit doesn’t settle Red Bull fear
Red Bull may have sacked Christian Horner partly to try and keep Max Verstappen but, writes Chris Medland, it will take much more to turn the F1 team around
F1
Not just a title race: Norris & Piastri’s fight to make McLaren ‘their’ F1 team
The battle between McLaren’s two F1 drivers is on a knife edge and the stakes are sky-high: whoever wins is set to claim the 2025 championship, but could also shape the team’s future
F1
Christian Horner ‘proud of achievements’ after Red Bull sacking, one year on from scandal
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
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Max Verstappen reacts to Christian Horner’s Red Bull F1 exit
Max Verstappen has now had his say after Red Bull confirmed his former F1 boss had left the team
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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Matt Bishop: ‘The impossibly glamorous way F1 once started the year’
Blazing sunshine over a mesmerising, daunting circuit with Murray Walker calling the action. Has there ever been a more glorious start to the F1 season?
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Motor Sport’s best 2025 onboards: F1, MotoGP and NASCAR
From Japan to Mexico, Surfers Paradise and Milwaukee, we chart the best onboard racing shots caught in 2025
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Season Review Awards: 2025’s best F1 moments as voted by you
F1’s 2025 world championship delivered edge-of-the-seat drama and unpredictable twists – and you’ve chosen the standout moments that defined the year
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